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Memorial Day Weekend 2023 at Mystic Seaport Museum
05/27/2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for two lively concerts along the river at the Museum’s new performance stage! Shows begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday (New London Big Band) and Sunday (RUNA). So grab a drink at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern, and enjoy an afternoon of toe-tapping tunes against a backdrop of historic ships. Limited (bench) seating is provided, but visitors are also welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. Concerts are included with admission, and free for Members.
Saturday, May 27, 2:00 pm
New London Big Band
Led by trombonist and composer Sean Nelson, the New London Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra made up of the finest musicians in New England. The band plays a mix of classic jazz standards, upbeat dance tunes, and original music by band members, and regularly features instrumental and vocal soloists. The band wants to show the world that big band jazz is a vibrant and joyful sound that is not just for “jazz aficionados.” Formed in 2016, they play monthly to sold out crowds at the Social Bar + Kitchen in New London, where they attract professional and amateur dancers from near and far.
Sunday, May 28, 2:00 pm
RUNA – Celtic Roots Music
Celebrating 14 years together as a band, Celtic-American Roots music “super group” RUNA continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music, earning them the reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of this generation.
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